Carlsbad police said they received a call from a resident on the
3200 block of Valley Street who said he was watching a man trying
to steal his neighbor's 1996 Mitsubishi. Officers arrived on the
scene within three minutes and reportedly found Verduzco in the
vehicle attempting to steal it, according to a police press
release.

Verduzco is currently on parole and was recently released from
prison, officials said.